By A.A. Milne
Illustrated by Ernest Shepard
Copyright 1926
This edition 1990
This particular volume is one of a set of six books that was
produced by Dutton Children’s Books as a promotional item for BP. I came across it recently at a used book
store.
In this Winnie the Pooh story, Pooh has previously saved
Piglet from a flood. Although he couldn’t
swim, Pooh had bravely used first a honey pot, then an umbrella as a boat to
rescue his friend from disaster.
Christopher Robin decides to throw Pooh a party in honor of
his bravery. While gathered at the table
with the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh is given a present from
Christopher Robin. It is a pencil box
with special pencils labeled B for Bear, HB for Helping Bear, and BB for Brave
Bear. Pooh is delighted with his gift.
The first lesson in this book comes from Christopher
Robin. Celebrate your friends. Celebrate their acts of bravery, however big
or small. Honor their acts of kindness.
The second lesson comes from Winnie the Pooh. Accept gifts with joy and with knowledge of
the spirit in which they were given.
Christopher Robin gave graciously and Winnie the Pooh
accepted graciously. What a lovely
combination.
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